Reading it in retrospect it comes across as pretty much on the mark. It certainly pointed out the disadvantage that Irish have had compared to Bristols expected position come January. Perhaps we will revert to the old days and see further reinforcements arise from S Africa in November.

Some tough matches coming up which will be revealing. It seems to me that every season there is one of the big clubs that grossly underperforms - at least in the first half of the season. Maybe Exeter? I do hope so.